Elder Abuse Discovered With Secret Granny-Cam
Recon Air Filter Hidden Camera with Recording (DVR) A granny cam, like the one above, saves an elderly Alzheimer’s patient from abuse. Elder abuse can be hard to prove, especially when the victim is mentally impaired, there are no other witnesses and abuser is in a position of trust. An Ohio man was suspicious of […]
Depression in Senior Citizens
It is not uncommon for senior citizens to become depressed, and there are distinct ways to tell when someone you know is struggling with this condition. Depression can be triggered by a number of things. It is important when first noticing the signs and symptoms to address the issue immediately. Choosing to ignore the signs […]
Hearing Loss: Warning Signs, Prevention and Treatment
Hearing loss is an issue that plagues many older adults. It can have an impact on just about every aspect of your life. Good hearing is often taken for granted, but as you get older you may realize that it can start to diminish. In fact, an average of about a third to half of […]
Elder Care News
Assisted Living Law in Georgia A new bill passed in Georgia will help senior citizens age at assisted living facilities instead of being forced into nursing homes. The bill was promoted by elder care advocates for sixteen years. Read more here. Higher Mortality in Seniors with Lower Levels of A1C Lower levels of Hemoglobin A1C levels linked […]
Senior Medical Alert Systems – True or False
How do you choose the best senior medical alert device on the market? There’s lots of companies out there making all sorts of promises … most of them true, some of them misleading and others are just out and out false. The staff at ElderKind put the claims of several leading medical alert systems companies […]